Title: Decision Making with Internet-Scale Knowledge Abstract: Machine learning models pretrained on internet data have acquired broad knowledge about the world but struggle to solve complex tasks that require extended reasoning and planning. Sequential decision[…]
“Variable Topology Truss: A Novel Approach to Modular Self-Reconfigurable Robots” Abstract: Conventional robotic systems are most effective in structured environments with well-defined tasks. The next frontier of robotics is to create systems that can operate[…]
Abstract: Recent technological advances in the field of surgical Robotics have resulted in the development of a range of new techniques and technologies that have reduced patient trauma, shortened hospitalization, and improved diagnostic accuracy and[…]
Abstract: Complex and unstructured environments pose several challenges for traditional rigid robot technologies. Inspired by biological systems, soft robots offer a promising alternative with respect to their rigid counterparts and demonstrate increased resilience and adaptation,[…]
Dimitri Lezcano, M.S.E. PhD Candidate Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics Title: Shape-Sensing, Shape-Prediction and Sensor Location Optimization of FBG-Sensorized Needles Abstract: Needle insertion is typical for surgical intervention including biopsy, cryoablation, and injection. To[…]
Abstract: The da Vinci Research Kit (dVRK) is an open research platform that couples open-source control electronics and software with the mechanical components of the da Vinci surgical robot. This presentation will describe the dVRK system[…]
Dearest LCSR Community! WE ARE BACK WITH OUR MONDAY BAGELS TRADITION!! Please join us this coming Monday 09/11 at 10.30 am at the students’ office space in Hackerman 136/137 for some fresh morning bagels!! We[…]
Abstract: This seminar will provide PhD students and postdocs with some information on how to navigate the academic job market. The seminar will touch on 1) benefits and possible challenges of the academic career path, 2)[…]
Abstract: Soft and continuum robots have immense potential to assist humans with tasks that require navigation and manipulation in unstructured environments. In this talk, I present my group’s research on the design, modeling, and control[…]
